Canada 's Rx&D Code of Conduct
Canada 's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) is the national association representing over 22,000 men and women who work for more than 50 research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada . In recognition of its role in the international pharmaceutical community, Rx&D is a member of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA). http://www.ifpma.org/News/news_market.aspx
The IFPMA is a nongovernmental organization representing pharmaceutical associations in
51 countries around the world. Part of its mission is:
“ To promote and support continuous development, throughout the pharmaceutical industry,
of ethical principles and practices voluntarily agreed on ...”
As a member of the IFPMA, Rx&D strongly supports IFPMA's mission and the principles of
its Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices.
Canada is recognized as having strict regulations in the pharmaceutical industry. All pharmaceutical companies must adhere to Rx&D's Code of Conduct. If a pharmaceutical company is conducting business in Canada , it is their responsibility to educate themselves and adhere to the Canadian Industry standards. The entire Rx&D Code of Conduct can be found on their website, along with examples of service-oriented items that have been accepted and rejected under this code. It is the pharmaceutical company's responsibility to adhere to all guidelines. Please click on the link below for a PDF of the guiding principles: http://www.canadapharma.org/Industry_Publications/Code/GuidingPrinciples0512.pdf .
We recommend that all exhibitors, whether they are conducting a CME or Commercial symposium, review the information regarding the Rx&D Code of Conduct. For more information please visit Canada 's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies website http://www.canadapharma.org .
The Options for the Control of Influenza VI , Conference Chair, Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, and Official Secretariat will cooperate with Canada 's Rx&D to ensure the enforcement of their guidelines and is not responsible for noncompliance to the Code of Conduct.
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